Student Fees

Page address: http://www.mnsu.edu/campushub/studentfees/

Fee charges are mandatory and based on authority found in Minnesota Statutes. The MnSCU Board of Trustees sets maximum fee rates on behalf of all of its state colleges and universities - MSU fees are within these caps. Local consultation with the Student Association's Student Senate and its Student Allocations Committee results in the development of a plan for the use of these fees. The allocation and per credit hour rate plans endorsed by the Student Senate are submitted to the University President through the Vice President for Student Affairs. The University President makes the final decision on rates and allocations.

Student Union Fee

Mandatory fee assessed to pay down debt service for the student unions planned renovations of which are funded through a public bonding program administered by MnSCU (Minnesota State Colleges and Universities ). The fee, together with the student union's self generated revenues, covers such other costs as liability insurance, utilities, equipment and furniture replacement, and union staff salaries and supplies. Note: Minnesota state tax dollars or MSU tuition receipts are not used to support the construction or operation of the Student Union.

State-Wide Government Fee

A fee paid to the MN State University Student Association (MSUSA). MSUSA lobbys for the interests of state university students both on the state and federal level. Delegate assemblies are held periodically during the academic year where representatives from the various state university student senates hammer out position statements, adopt the annual MSUSA budget, discuss matters affecting students within the seven four year state universities. MSUSA is the official voice of all students with these institutions: Minnesota State University, Mankato; St. Cloud State University; Winona State University; Minnesota State University-Moorhead; Metropolitan State University; Bemidji State University; and Southwest Minnesota State University.

Health Services Fee

Mandatory fee assessed to provide medical care through physician assessment, treatment, and related support services (i.e., pharmacy, lab and referral). Health service fees also are used to provide prevention orientated health education programs, and counseling and support services to students with special needs (i.e., eating disorders, alcohol and other substance abuse). Health Services is located in the Carkoski Commons comlex.

Campus Rec Facility Fee

Mandatory fee assessed to pay down debt service and operating/maintenance costs of an estimated $8.5 million for improvements to the outdoor recreation facilities/grounds. Campus Recreation website.

Intercollegiate Athletics Fee

Mandatory fee assessed to fund partial operational support for intercollegiate athletic programs, while providing currently enrolled students an opportunity to enjoy prepaid admission to regular season, home athletic events (other limited restrictions may apply).